Is bird nesting worth considering after divorce?

On behalf of Kris Greenwood of Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates, LC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Ending a marriage is difficult. When that marriage also involved children, the situation becomes even more complicated. Not only do Utah residents need to consider the immediate impacts their decisions could have, but when it comes to child custody, the long-term effects made during divorce also need significant attention.

In particular, the living arrangements that people consider may impact how their kids interact with each parent. In most cases, divorced couples choose to live in separate homes, with their children going from home to home. However, a newer trend involves the children staying in the family home and the parents being the ones to come and go. The arrangement is reportedly known as bird nesting.

While this type of arrangement could help the kids face less upheaval soon after their parents' divorce, it generally also means that the parents will need to maintain three homes. If they want the kids to remain in the family home, it is likely that each parent will want his or her own residence as well. As a result, this type of arrangement may prove more costly than many people can comfortably afford.

Finding the best child custody arrangements is always a hope for parents, but trendy concepts like bird nesting may not always work for the best. Utah residents going through divorce may want to consider their viable options and determine how their custody terms may impact their living arrangements. In order to come to the best agreement for their circumstances, concerned parents may want to ensure that they understand their legal rights and options.

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